As reported by Sin Today. After overmining divinium in the Jade Lotus Empire, the lands revolted and an explosion shook the realm. The result was many new islands floating far above the land and the industrious citizens of the Jade Lotus lost no time in rebuilding their home in the sky. Without further adieu, Sin Today's very own travel guide: Mr. Noodle's Guide to the Jade Lotus Empire* * Though presented in IC format, this is an OOC guide to the new Cabbala Rebuild. Like most oldtimey travel guides, this guide may be outdated as the build changes. Major Builds The Imperial Palace - The Empress' seat of power for her Empire, sitting high above her lands. The Sakura Throne sits upon a diaz made of entire jade, where her Imperial Court sits and holds council. On the second floor are the offices and training area for the Imperial Army. On the Dragon's Landing balcony, there is a shrine to the late Shogun, Gin. The Maiden Shrine - Adjacent to the Imperial Palace, The Maiden Shrine is where the Jade Oracle performs service and prayer to the kami, and communes with the celestial heavens. The Ancestral Graveyard houses the remains of the most venerated of the Empire. The Jade Village - On the central island, where the main World Sakura Tree resides, is the Jade Village, capital of the Jade Empire. The village houses the Market, and is the central business area for the faction. Upon arriving into the faction, one comes out of the portal into the Jade Village. The Infirmary and Imperial Welcome center are located near the portal. There is a cafe, an alchemy shop, a magic shop, a forge, and a brewery as established shops to run and RP in, as well as a handful of empty buildings and stalls for new upcoming businesses and external merchants. The Celestial Anchor - On a misted island, below the Imperial Palace, lays an island that sits upon another island, surrounded by 6 stone pillars. Guarded by an ancient Ryu (Dragon Spirit) lays the Celestial Anchor, that binds the blessings of the kami to the JLE. This is the final focus for the monthly blessing. Yin Yang Residential District - One of two residential districts of the Jade Village. This is setup for communal living, and does not afford the same privacy as the individual rental islands. The Yin Yang design of the garden at its center gives this district its name. Jade Noodle Residential District - One of two residential districts of the Jade Village. This is setup for communal living, and does not afford the same privacy as the individual rental islands. The Tri-Noodle Jade fountain at its center gives this district its name. The Red Lantern District (Entertainment District) - More commonly known as the Entertainment District by the locals, this district houses the Hot Springs, The Okiya, The Inn, and Nekoyami Island, where the Kabuki-Cat Troupe performs its plays. The old Crouching Sushi, Hidden Noodle stands reside here. The Okiya and Fuleao Clan Guild Hall - The Okiya is the central location for food and drink, whether it be sake or tea. They have an extensive menu, and provide other services of less legal nature under the table. The Okiya currently is owned by the Fuleao Clan Guild. They reside in the structure over the Okiya, where they can manage its dealings and follow the ways of their Clan. The High House of Light (Elven/Fae Island) - Near the Jade Village, there resides an island with foreign architecture, and unknown flora. By decree of the most magnanimous Empress, The High House of Light was created as an invitation for all creatures of light to come and dwell, as a refuge from the world below.. All Elves, Fae, and Celestial creatures are welcome to enjoy this build, as a gateway into the JLE. The Yokai Forest - The JLE has always been a force of balance in Sincadere. Though the Empress has risen the mountains and the capital into the sky, much of the Empire is still on the ground below. Sincadere still must thrive. Balance must be maintained. The Empress and her people established strong enchantments on the world sakura tree that hangs below the build. This tree pulls the corruption of the realm into itself, and into the islands below the main island. As a result, corruption opens up portals, letting in all kinds of yokai and oni (demons) into the forests. Most are pulled from this realm, along with the majority of the corruption, into the Void shrine, where it is vented from the realm. This allows the islands above to stay pure from the world's darkness. Within one of the islands of the Yokai forest, resides a cave dripping with corrupted ichor....and tentacles. Minor Builds The Earth Shrine - The Shrine of Earth lies within what is left of the bamboo forest, after the mountain was raised. It is home to a family of Panda, and is a good space to hold RP on its spacious island. The Air Shrine - High above, near the Imperial palace, the air shrine is surrounded by turbulent winds, and a blizzard of sakura. The nekoyami love to go up there, and play with their pinwheels. The Fire Shrine - Under the Hot Springs, within the island resides a cave where the fire kami call home. The heat is intense, but the fire kami protect against the worst of it, for such is their blessings. The Water Shrine - Under the Imperial Palace, there sits a basin of water filled by a stone that weeps perpetual pure water into its basin. Below, under the watery depths, resides the Water Shrine. The water kami's blessing allows those that worship them to breathe the water as if the water was air. There is also an aquatic social area where aquatic characters can swim and relax. The Void Shrine - Deep within the Yokai Forest, under its shadowed domes, resides the newest element. The Void is all elements, and yet none. Its kami are few and rare. Most of them reside in the Void itself, where the corruption bleeds into it. Nekoyami Island - Attached to the Red Lantern District is Nekoyami island where the Kabuki-Cat Theater Troupe has their plays. This is also where the nekoyami come to play and socialize when a play isn't going on. The stage is for all in the empire to use. The Hot Springs - (These are orgy hot springs, you must sit on TOP of the tree stumps in order to sit on the Hot springs and access the animation menu. The base of the stumps are leash holders. It can hold up to 16+ people between the two hot spring levels.) The hot springs are for public use, though the Okiya provides services to those that wish to relax in their kami heated waters. Below the springs is the Fire Shrine, the blessing of the fire kami is to make the Springs pleasantly warm, but not too hot. Rice Farm - This island provides most of the rice for the floating capital. It is a great RP area with lewd furniture available, and an open field for fights and general RP. The Market - Home to 4 stalls, for newer businesses and merchants from outside the JLE. This is a small quaint market where citizens can shop new and/or exotic wares from outside the Empire's borders. The Imperial Welcome Center - This is where most new members of the faction should go to the Imperial Welcome Center. It has a red roof and is to the left, surrounded by the Dragon Road. This is also where the Imperial Research Commission library resides, on the second floor. The Fae Village - Located behind The Hight House of Light, lays a small fae village for petites. The buildings are deco, but there is petite furniture and an area for the smaller folk to talk, lounge and socialize. The Tentacle Cave - Hidden within the Yokai Forest islands lays a cave that the corruption dripped its ichor, and from its depths tentacles spew forth to those helpless victims that wander in. Landmarks and Details of Interest World Sakura Trees - The World Sakura Trees hold the enchantment that causes the mountain to float. Grown and imbued with celestial magic, these mega trees and their roots are excellent perches, and walk ways between the islands and paths. At the top of each tree lays a Noodle Roost where the Empire's dragons, sleep, mate, and nest. The Nekoyami - The Nekoyami are the servant caste of the Jade Lotus Empire. Like most cats, they have long forgotten the injustice done to their ancestors and serve the Empire with the joy of 'lesser beings'. In defense of the Empress, the nekoyami are treated well for their services, even if they are not respected amongst most of the nobility. They serve with genuine smiles, never missing the freedoms they never knew. The Oniyami - Much like the Nekoyami, the Oniyami serve the Empress. These lil demons are captured, and made to swear magical fealty, to help maintain the Yokai Forest, and contain the yokai within. Flower Globes - Magical flowers cultivated with globes in their roots, creating light and beauty for the empire. The Spirit Koi - Two spirit Koi revolve around the central World Sakura Tree. These Koi hail from the celestial heavens, and are part of the enchantment that binds the World Sakura Trees, and the celestial magic that keeps the islands a float. Enchanted Floating Lanterns - These lanterns once floated above the waterfalls of the old JLE, they now float around the main World Sakura Tree. The animals of the JLE - The new JLE has come to life with fauna selectively place throughout the build. There are Pandas, Cranes, and Foxes. The Noodle Roosts - On top of each World Sakura Tree is a curved bowl. These bowls are where noodles rest and roost, mate, and lay their egg clutches. Though these bowls are not claimed by the noble creatures. The Dragon Road - One of the first things built in the new Jade Village, the Dragon road was made to honor Tsuiteru and her kin. The Air Kami's Permanent Blessing and Taxi Service - The Empress, and the Jade Oracle in their infinite wisdom made a pact with the Air Kami, regardless of blessing to ensure the safety of all its citizens and guests. Anyone that falls off an island, will be returned immediately to the same spot they fell from by the kami. This does NOT apply to enemies of the Empire. The Air Kami also provide a service taking any allies or citizens to islands not directly connected by roots or bridges. Credits Builders: Mr. Noodle, Noodle, Fantasy, Brianna
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